Today was a little bit harder.  Noah really didn’t eat much of anything after breakfast.  And he really didn’t drink much, according to my wife.  She said he got sick earlier today and then again right after dinner.  I guess I’ve braced myself against this some, but it’s still hard to see him like this.  But…this just means that the chemotherapy is working.  That’s something to be happy for.  I won’t let myself get “mopey” over all of this.

 Things got a little better after dinner and some Zofran.  He and Dillon were running around and playing.  Noah loves his big brother…you can see it in his eyes.  Dillon loves Noah too…although it’s harder to see sometimes.  But Dillon is the kind of person who would give you his coat in a snowstorm if you needed it.  I swear that kid blows my mind sometimes.  He has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I’ve ever met.  I hope he can keep that trait throughout his life…it’s a good one to have. 

I attempted to get back into the swing of things with school tonight only to find out that I’m on Spring Break (I attend all classes online).  Oh well, that gives me a little extra time.  My teachers have already let me know that they’d work with me this semester.  I just don’t want to take advantage of that.  It’s just really hard to focus on the everyday things when all of this is going on. 

Anyway, that’s all the complaining I’ll do for today.  We are still in much better shape than loads and loads of people.  We are blessed beyond compare with the support of those around us.  We are blessed with each day that we have.  I wish more people could realize that without a tragedy.  A bit of perspective would do us all some good.

God Bless,

Doug